He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy, a retired pipeliner, member of Operators Engineers Union 624 and was of the Assembly of God faith. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Martha Louneil King Chatman; a grandson, Jonathan Dudley Chatman; and a sister, Opal Scogin.
Survivors include three sons, Barry Wayne Chatman, Phill Chatman and wife Dottie and Paul Chatman all of Monticello; two daughters, Pam Gober and husband Chris and Mary Musick both of Monticello; thirteen grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.
Funeral Service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2016 at New Hope Assembly of God church with burial to follow in Green Hill Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Arrangements by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(12)
Walt Sawyer
, AR Thursday, April 21, 2016 He loved them dominoes games,sry for ya lose,was a great guySandra Langley
Morrilton, AR Friday, April 8, 2016 My prayers and thoughts go with each of you, I thought the world of Bernie. He's the reason I started pipelining! He was always a joy to be around, he will be missed! God Bless each one.pam Hoskins
Banks, AR Thursday, April 7, 2016 my thoughts and prayers are with you all. He held a special place in my heartCharlotte Rawls Ply
Monticello, AR Thursday, April 7, 2016 So sorry to hear about his passing. Your Mom and Dad were great people.ReggieGober Evans
McGehee, AR Thursday, April 7, 2016 Pam, I know that my daddy and your daddy are having fun together right now I know he will be missed because I miss daddy everyday. He was always fun to be around. Have you in my prayers along with Jane Marie. Love youKaren Pierce
Monticello, AR Thursday, April 7, 2016 We are so sorry for your loss. He was a great man.Jay & Karen Rawls Pierce
JERI TAYLOR
MONTICELLO, AR Thursday, April 7, 2016 Chatman family; I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts & prayers.Freda & Ken Baker
Oak Grove, MO Thursday, April 7, 2016 We were so sorry to hear of Bernard passing away. I know all of you are going to miss him, but think of the fun times and he'll always feel near.We're not able to come home, but you all will be in our thoughts and prayers.
We love you
Freda & Ken
Dennis Wells
Springdale, AR Thursday, April 7, 2016 Barry, Sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Prayers for all the family during this time.Dennis
Diana Abney
Sherwood, AR Thursday, April 7, 2016 So very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad! May God comfort you during this difficult time!! You are all in my thoughts and prayers!Debbie Reeves
Wilmar, AR Thursday, April 7, 2016 I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Chatman was a wonderful man. I have lots of fond memories of your parents. You all are in my thoughts, prayers and heart.Tim and Tiara Robinson
Greenbrier, AR Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Pam, all of you are in my prayers. Your dad was one of my favorite people ever. He always made me smile. God bless you all and I am praying.